Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Helping you get to grips with online learning, this book contains a wealth of practical tips and strategies that will make studying online easier. Covering the advantages of online learning as well as the problems you might face, this book provides tried and tested advice to help you overcome those difficulties so that you can work to the best of your abilities. Identifying techniques designed specifically for studying online, this key guide explores topics and methods such as: the differences between traditional and online study, preparing for online study as well as planning and organising, making sole-working a collaborative and shared experience reading online, online notetaking, using study forums, using video, collaborating and coping with online exams, understanding the possible effects on mental and physical health and how to cope with the distractions the virtual world can bring while and taking care of your mental and physical health. With step-by-step instructions for each of the techniques, as well as guidance on using online study software to the best effect, this must-have student companion provides tips and tricks to make university distance studying both effective and enjoyable"--